Work Satisfaction, Money & Changing Jobs

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Work Satisfaction, Money and Changing Jobs

The Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counseling (CERIC) recently sponsored an online perceptions career development and the workplace survey undertaken by Environics Research.  Some interesting survey results:

81% of Canadians are generally satisfied with their jobs

88% like the people they work with

About 40% of Canadians think they are not paid fairly for the work they do

33% of Canadians have plans to leave their current job and it is for one of two reasons 1) dissatisfaction with compensation or 2) they are 30 and under and want more responsibility or work that is closer to their interests. 

The secret to resolving dissatisfaction with compensation:

  1. Ensure employees have a sound understanding their total reward package;
  2. Ensure employees know how compensation is determined  and believe that process to be fair
  3. Ensure your compensation package is fair as compared to your comparative marketplace

The secret to resolving responsibility and interest dissatisfaction:

  1. Know your employees’ knowledge, skills, abilities and interests
  2. Collaboratively develop a comprehensive growth and development plan for each employee
  3. Ensure the plan is followed, reviewed and updated regularly

The full CERIC survey can be accessed at:  http://www.ceric.ca/sites/all/themes/CERIC/pdf/Public%20Perceptions%20about%20Career%20Development%20and%20the%20Workplace%20-%20FINAL%20REPORT%20-%20Jan%2031,%202010.pdf

About Anne Howard Human Resource Consulting

Anne holds a BA (Sociology) and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA)and a certificate in Human Resource Management.  She also holds Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designations and . . . . . .  Anne continues to engage in ongoing training to remain at the top of her field. She is practical, realistic, highly analytic, and creative.    Anne is also a Sessional Instructor in the Bachelor of Business Administration Continuing Education department at Mount Royal University. Anne is unique in her ability to see the broad scope vision of the business owner, determine what is required to reach that goal and, then design the appropriate Human Resource Management processes.
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